Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- John Carr - Architect
- Walmgate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- New Shopping Centres
- Statue of the God Mars
- Norman Window Frame
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree Park
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Dick Turpin
- Cinema Comes to York
- Barker Tower
- The First Railway Station
- Victoria Bar